Woodbury University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3855 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1087 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1014 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #89 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 2 | In Burbank |
| #1636 of 3,581 | For Communications and Public Relations |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 786
- Graduates
- 63
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- woodbury.edu
Woodbury University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Woodbury University has an acceptance rate of 82% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 80% | 83% |
| Applicants | 2,572 | 848 | 1,692 |
| Admissions | 2,100 | 678 | 1,398 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 123 | 54 | 69 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
312 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
8 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 334 (40%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 226 (27%) |
| Asian | 99 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 79 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 45 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 43 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 13 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Woodbury University is $37,258 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $28,815 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $28,368 |
| $48-75K | $30,748 |
| $75-110K | $32,773 |
| $110K+ | $39,808 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $45,562 | $44,520 |
| Tuition in-state | $45,562 | $44,520 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $45,562 | $44,520 |
| Fee in-district | $1,494 | $1,628 |
| Fee in-state | $1,494 | $1,628 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,494 | $1,628 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 226 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,235 |
| Room charge | $9,559 |
| Meal charge | $5,676 |
Woodbury University majors
Woodbury University has granted 183 bachelor's degrees across 23 programs and 16 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Woodbury University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 72 | 5 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 10 | 10 |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 17 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 12 | |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 11 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 8 | 1 |
| Computer Graphics | 8 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | |
| Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations | 5 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 4 | |
| Communication, General | 3 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 3 | |
| Human Computer Interaction | 3 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 3 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 3 | |
| Accounting | 2 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 2 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 1 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 1 | |
| Interior Architecture | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 183 | 16 |
Woodbury University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 40% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 45% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Woodbury University has published 821 scientific papers with 4,640 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Computer Science, Psychology, Environmental Science, Business, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 4 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 6 | 9 |
| 1998 | 3 | 4 |
| 1999 | 5 | 3 |
| 2000 | 3 | 10 |
| 2001 | 1 | 11 |
| 2002 | 4 | 10 |
| 2003 | 8 | 11 |
| 2004 | 3 | 12 |
| 2005 | 4 | 11 |
| 2006 | 45 | 23 |
| 2007 | 13 | 42 |
| 2008 | 16 | 34 |
| 2009 | 24 | 147 |
| 2010 | 47 | 109 |
| 2011 | 38 | 115 |
| 2012 | 22 | 144 |
| 2013 | 23 | 175 |
| 2014 | 39 | 175 |
| 2015 | 31 | 178 |
| 2016 | 43 | 193 |
| 2017 | 47 | 194 |
| 2018 | 85 | 304 |
| 2019 | 35 | 314 |
| 2020 | 37 | 326 |
| 2021 | 47 | 392 |
| 2022 | 29 | 431 |
| 2023 | 60 | 422 |
| 2024 | 15 | 421 |
| 2025 | 10 | 365 |
Woodbury University alumni
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Richard Denning
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Richard Denning was an American actor who starred in science fiction films of the 1950s, including Unknown Island (1948), Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954), Target Earth (1954), Day the World Ended (1955), Creature with the Atom Brain (1955), and The Black Scorpion (1957). Denning also appeared in the film An Affair to Remember (1957) with Cary Grant and on radio with Lucille Ball in My Favorite Husband (1948–1951), the forerunner of I Love Lucy. He's more well-known as Governor Paul Jameson in late 1968-1980 police procedural TV series Hawaii Five-O.
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Helen Gurley Brown
- Occupations
- writerjournalistbusinesspersoneditor
- Biography
-
Helen Gurley Brown was an American author, publisher, and businesswoman. She was the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine for 32 years.
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William Travilla
- Occupations
- costume designerfashion designer
- Biography
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William Travilla, known professionally as Travilla, was an American costume designer for theatre, film, and television. He is perhaps best known for designing costumes for Marilyn Monroe in eight of her films, as well as two of the most iconic dresses in cinematic history.
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Star Parker
- Occupations
- journalistwriter
- Biography
-
Star Parker is an American syndicated columnist, Republican candidate, author, television host, and conservative political activist. In 1995, she founded the Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE). In 2010, she was the unsuccessful Republican nominee for the United States House of Representatives in California's 37th District.
General info
| Alternative names | WU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1884 |
| Motto | Woodbury Transforming Students since 1884 |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | September to September (September - December; January-March; April-June; June-September) |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 7500 N. Glenoaks Blvd Burbank, California, 91504-1052 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 107,000 |
| Phone | 8187670888 |